Space (Historical Fiction) — A Novel by James A. Michener (1982) — Random House | Dust Jacket, Space-program Epic, Historical Fiction
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A classic historical fiction epic of the American space program, Space by James A. Michener blends meticulous research with page-turning drama. First published in 1982 at the height of shuttle-era enthusiasm, Michener charts NASA’s rise through the lives of engineers, astronauts, and families caught in the orbit of discovery.
This hardcover features blue cloth boards with gilt titling and the original dust jacket; cartographic artwork is credited to Jean Paul Tremblay. Photo-verified, clean text, and ready for display or a rewarding read.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: Vintage hardcover book with dust jacket
- Size: 9 × 7 × 2 in
- Material: Cloth-bound boards, paper pages, printed dust jacket
- Color: Blue boards with gilt; black multicolor jacket
- Origin or Maker: Random House, New York
- Year or Era: 1982
- GENRE: Historical Fiction (Space Exploration)
- Language / Pages: English / 622 pages
- Identifiers: ISBN 0-394-50555-7; also noted: ISBN 0-394-54764-X (lim. ed.)
Edition & Features
- Dust Jacket: Present (price not verified); light edge wear noted
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Cartography credit to Jean Paul Tremblay; decorative title spread
- Extras: Gilt spine titling; “J.A.M.” gilt cartouche on front board
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Clean, unmarked text; square binding. Jacket shows small chips/edge wear at extremities and light rubs; boards and corners with minor shelf wear (see photos).
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This 1982 Random House hardcover has its original dust jacket and the gilt J.A.M. cartouche on the front board, and it belongs on a historical fiction shelf with room for the space program. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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